basis pointglossary / BASIS POINT basis point. One-hundredth of 1%; .01%. • Basis points are used in computing investment yields (esp. of bonds) and in apportioning costs and calculating interest rates in real-estate transactions. 词条贡献者 译者Jenna,毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关互联网与电子商务领域的法律文件。